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For other ways to join the lab, explore the PhD and postdoctoral funding routes further down this page.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- CURRENT VACANCY: status and deadline must be maintained manually. --><\/p>\n<article class=\"nia-featured\" aria-labelledby=\"nia-role-title\">\n<div class=\"nia-role\">\n        <span class=\"nia-badge\">Open \u00b7 PhD scholarship<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"nia-role-title\">Intelligent Coordination for Open RAN &amp; Non-Terrestrial Networks<\/h3>\n<p>Develop intelligent control and resource management methods connecting terrestrial 5G\/6G networks with LEO satellite networks. Relevant experience includes networking, AI\/ML, programming and simulation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nia-deadline\"><strong>Application deadline: <time datetime=\"2026-11-01\">1 November 2026<\/time><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>        <a class=\"nia-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nia.ucd-cs.ie\/?page_id=2094\">Read the full PhD advert \u2192<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<dl class=\"nia-benefits\">\n<div>\n<dt>\u20ac25,000 per year<\/dt>\n<dd>Tax-free PhD stipend<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<dt>Full tuition fees<\/dt>\n<dd>Covered by the scholarship<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<dt>Dublin + Beijing<\/dt>\n<dd>Annual Beijing placement, September to December<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<dt>Additional support<\/dt>\n<dd>Travel, living costs in China and paid teaching assistant work, as outlined in the advert<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<\/dl>\n<\/article>\n<p class=\"nia-inline-note\"><strong>Postdoctoral positions:<\/strong> no specific open postdoctoral vacancy is listed here at present. Researchers interested in fellowship applications can explore the <a href=\"#nia-postdoc\">postdoctoral routes below<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"nia-phd\" class=\"nia-section\" aria-labelledby=\"nia-phd-title\">\n<div class=\"nia-heading\">\n<h2 id=\"nia-phd-title\">Doing a PhD at UCD<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"nia-section-intro\">A PhD in the School of Computer Science typically takes four years of full-time study. UCD&#8217;s Structured PhD combines original research with taught modules, research training and professional development.<\/p>\n<div class=\"nia-grid\">\n<article class=\"nia-card\">\n<p class=\"nia-kicker\">Route 01<\/p>\n<h3>Apply for a funded position<\/h3>\n<p>Apply to an advertised project with an agreed research topic and funding package. Read the individual advert for eligibility, required documents, funding duration, fee coverage and how to apply.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nia-link-row\"><a href=\"#nia-open\">See current NIA vacancies \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"nia-card\">\n<p class=\"nia-kicker\">Route 02<\/p>\n<h3>Develop a proposal together<\/h3>\n<p>If your research interests fit NIA, contact us to discuss a topic and a suitable scholarship route. Supervision and proposal development depend on research fit, capacity and the requirements of the funding scheme.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nia-link-row\"><a href=\"#nia-funding\">Explore PhD funding routes \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article><\/div>\n<div class=\"nia-resources\">\n<h3>Before you apply<\/h3>\n<p class=\"nia-muted\">The School normally requires a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant technical discipline, plus evidence of English proficiency where applicable. Secure a supervisor&#8217;s support before making a formal research degree application. Individual projects may have additional requirements.<\/p>\n<div class=\"nia-resource-grid\" style=\"margin-top:17px\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucd.ie\/cs\/study\/researchdegrees\/applicationprocessandadmissionrequirements\/\">Admissions and entry requirements \u2192<\/a><br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucd.ie\/graduatestudies\/researchstudenthub\/phdlifecycle\/\">The PhD journey, application to conferring \u2192<\/a><br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucd.ie\/graduatestudies\/researchstudenthub\/researchstudenthandbook\/\">UCD Research Student Handbook \u2192<\/a><br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucd.ie\/graduatestudies\/researchstudenthub\/researchprogrammes\/keypointsonresearchprogrammes\/phdinanutshell\/\">PhD in a Nutshell \u2192<\/a><br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucd.ie\/cs\/study\/researchdegrees\/\">Computer Science research degrees \u2192<\/a><br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucd.ie\/cs\/phdvacancies\/\">PhD vacancies across the School \u2192<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"nia-funding\" class=\"nia-section\" aria-labelledby=\"nia-funding-title\">\n<div class=\"nia-heading\">\n<h2 id=\"nia-funding-title\">PhD funding routes<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"nia-section-intro\">These schemes provide potential routes to funding. They are separate from the advertised NIA vacancy above, and each has its own selection process.<\/p>\n<div class=\"nia-funding\">\n<article aria-labelledby=\"nia-csc-title\">\n<div><span class=\"nia-badge nia-badge-upcoming\">Upcoming \u00b7 September 2027 entry<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"nia-csc-title\">UCD\u2013China Scholarship Council<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucd.ie\/graduatestudies\/studywithus\/feesfundingandscholarships\/chinascholarshipscheme\/\">UCD CSC scheme and application guidance \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>UCD application window: <time datetime=\"2026-11-01\">1 November 2026<\/time> to <time datetime=\"2027-01-31\">31 January 2027<\/time>.<\/strong> Eligible citizens of the People&#8217;s Republic of China must first secure agreement from a UCD supervisor.<\/p>\n<p>UCD covers tuition fees and CSC supports living expenses and airfare. UCD currently lists a stipend of <strong>\u20ac16,200 per year<\/strong>. Candidates must meet both UCD and CSC requirements, including the scheme&#8217;s return-to-China condition. Contact us early to discuss a research proposal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article aria-labelledby=\"nia-empower-title\">\n<div><span class=\"nia-badge nia-badge-neutral\">Institutional funding route<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"nia-empower-title\">Research Ireland Empower<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchireland.ie\/funding\/empower\/\">Read the current Empower guidance \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Research Ireland has integrated the former Government of Ireland postgraduate scholarship and postdoctoral fellowship programmes into Empower, which supports PhD studentships and postdoctoral fellowships through eligible higher education institutions.<\/p>\n<p>The current call is for institutions, rather than individual applicants. Watch for UCD announcements about any resulting opportunities and their selection process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article aria-labelledby=\"nia-other-funding-title\">\n<div><span class=\"nia-badge nia-badge-neutral\">Other scholarship routes<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"nia-other-funding-title\">External and partner funding<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucd.ie\/graduatestudies\/studywithus\/feesfundingandscholarships\/\">UCD fees, funding and scholarships \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>If you hold an external scholarship, or plan to apply for support through your employer, a government agency or an industry partner, contact us with the scheme details and your proposed research topic.<\/p>\n<p>Before applying, establish the stipend, tuition fee coverage, duration, eligibility and any co-funding requirements. A funding discussion does not constitute an offer of admission.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"nia-postdoc\" class=\"nia-section\" aria-labelledby=\"nia-postdoc-title\">\n<div class=\"nia-heading\">\n<h2 id=\"nia-postdoc-title\">Postdoctoral research at NIA<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"nia-section-intro\">Join through an advertised research position or propose a fellowship hosted by NIA. We welcome enquiries aligned with the lab&#8217;s work on Open RAN, network automation, satellite networks and decentralised systems.<\/p>\n<div class=\"nia-grid\">\n<article class=\"nia-card\">\n<p class=\"nia-kicker\">Research positions<\/p>\n<h3>Apply to an advertised role<\/h3>\n<p>Postdoctoral roles are linked to specific projects. The official job description sets out the duties, essential qualifications, salary, contract duration and selection process. Submit applications through the route specified in that advert.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nia-link-row\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucd.ie\/workatucd\/\">Explore UCD&#8217;s official recruitment pages \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"nia-card\">\n<p class=\"nia-kicker\">Fellowship proposals<\/p>\n<h3>MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships<\/h3>\n<p>Marie Sk\u0142odowska-Curie Actions support researchers developing a project with a host institution. European Fellowships can support a placement at UCD, subject to the call&#8217;s doctoral qualification, research experience and mobility rules.<\/p>\n<p>Contact us well ahead of the relevant call deadline with your CV, research idea and proposed fit with NIA. Hosting and proposal support depend on fit, eligibility and capacity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nia-link-row\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu\/actions\/postdoctoral-fellowships\">MSCA eligibility and fellowship information \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article><\/div>\n<div class=\"nia-resources\">\n<h3>Working and developing your career at UCD<\/h3>\n<p class=\"nia-muted\">UCD provides a Research Careers Framework and professional development support for postdoctoral researchers, alongside practical guidance for incoming staff.<\/p>\n<div class=\"nia-resource-grid\" style=\"margin-top:17px\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucd.ie\/hr\/resourcing\/researchfundedresourcing\/researchcareersframework\/\">Research Careers Framework \u2192<\/a><br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucd.ie\/researchcareers\/gettingstarted\/\">Getting started as a UCD postdoc \u2192<\/a><br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucd.ie\/researchcareers\/supports\/traininganddevelopment\/\">Training and professional development \u2192<\/a><br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucd.ie\/workatucd\/locationculture\/movingtoireland\/\">Moving to Ireland, guidance for staff \u2192<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"nia-contact\" class=\"nia-section\" aria-labelledby=\"nia-contact-title\">\n<div class=\"nia-heading\">\n<h2 id=\"nia-contact-title\">Start a conversation<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nia-grid\">\n<div class=\"nia-card\">\n<h3>Tell us about your research interests<\/h3>\n<ol class=\"nia-steps\">\n<li><strong>Identify the route:<\/strong> an advertised PhD, a scholarship proposal, an advertised postdoc or a fellowship.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Explain the fit:<\/strong> describe the research question you want to explore and how it connects to NIA&#8217;s work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Include useful context:<\/strong> attach your CV and provide your intended start date, relevant experience, and any funding scheme or deadline.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"nia-link-row\">For advertised positions, follow the advert&#8217;s application instructions and include any additional documents requested.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"nia-card nia-contact\">\n<p class=\"nia-kicker\">PhD &amp; postdoctoral enquiries<\/p>\n<h3>Dr Nima Afraz<\/h3>\n<p>Principal Investigator, NIA Lab<br \/>School of Computer Science<br \/>University College Dublin<br \/>Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland<\/p>\n<p class=\"nia-link-row\"><a href=\"mailto:nima.afraz@ucd.ie?subject=Join%20NIA%20%E2%80%93%20research%20enquiry\">nima.afraz@ucd.ie<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Suggested subject: <strong>Join NIA | PhD or Postdoc | Your research area<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"nia-archive\" class=\"nia-section\" aria-labelledby=\"nia-archive-title\">\n<div class=\"nia-heading\">\n<h2 id=\"nia-archive-title\">Past opportunities<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"nia-badge nia-badge-neutral\">Archive \u00b7 applications closed<\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"nia-section-intro\">Previous advertisements and scholarship calls are retained for reference. These listings are closed and are not accepting applications.<\/p>\n<div class=\"nia-grid nia-archive\">\n<article class=\"nia-card nia-closed\">\n        <span class=\"nia-badge\">Closed \u00b7 2024 scholarship call<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>UCD China Scholarship Scheme, September 2024 entry<\/h3>\n<p>University College Dublin<br \/>Application deadline: 31 January 2024.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nia-link-row\"><a href=\"#nia-csc-title\">See the upcoming CSC application window \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"nia-card nia-closed\">\n        <span class=\"nia-badge\">Closed \u00b7 PhD \u00b7 external institution<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Trustworthy Open RAN<\/h3>\n<p>Munster Technological University<br \/>Application deadline: 24 June 2022. Historical external listing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nia-link-row\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:6935536397781004288\/\">Original advertisement on LinkedIn \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"nia-card nia-closed\">\n        <span class=\"nia-badge\">Closed \u00b7 PhD scholarship<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Blockchain-Based Fact-Checking and Fighting Misinformation<\/h3>\n<p>Archived scholarship advertisement. Applications are closed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nia-link-row\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nimaafraz.github.io\/PhD-Blockchain-Fact\/\">Original scholarship advertisement \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"nia-card nia-closed\">\n        <span class=\"nia-badge\">Closed \u00b7 PhD scholarship<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Blockchain for Post-5G Communication Networks<\/h3>\n<p>UCD School of Computer Science<br \/>Originally advertised for a January 2022 start.<\/p>\n<p class=\"nia-link-row\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nimaafraz.github.io\/PhD-Blockchain-5g1\/\">Original PhD advertisement \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<footer class=\"nia-footer\">Last reviewed: <time datetime=\"2026-10-23\">23 October 2026<\/time>. Refer to each official advert or scheme page for the full application requirements and latest updates.<\/footer>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Open positions 1 advertised PhD opportunity Our current funded vacancy is listed below. 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